LeBron James to join Philadelphia 76ers for 24th NBA season

LeBron James has announced his intention to join the Philadelphia 76ers for the final chapter of his NBA career.

James made this known via a series of social media posts on Friday.

James spent the last eight seasons of his glittering career with the Los Angeles Lakers, leading them to a title in 2020 after two separate stints with the Cleveland Cavaliers and four years with the Miami Heat.

He said: “This is my last decision. I’m not going for money. I’m not going for family. What am I really playing for at this point? I still want to sacrifice. I still want to work. I still want to grind. I still want to compete, to win and to have a chance at the feeling of winning another championship.

“I believe I can help make the ⁠Philadelphia 76ers a championship team and I am so excited to energize a new fan base and start this incredible journey one last time. Thank you LA. Miami I’ll forever love and Northeast Ohio will always be home!”

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James did not disclose terms of the deal but ESPN reported that the four-time champion signed a two-year, $8 million contract with a player option.

The four-time NBA Most Valuable Player will join forces with Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and recently acquired Jaylen Brown in a 76ers team that moved from 20-1 odds to win the NBA title to 10-1 after his announcement.

The Sixers made the 2026 NBA playoffs by securing the Eastern Conference’s seventh seed through a play-in tournament before falling to the eventual champion New York Knicks in the second round.